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expired Posted by Mookie • Mar 2, 2017
Mar 2, 2017 6:36 PM
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expired Posted by Mookie • Mar 2, 2017
Mar 2, 2017 6:36 PM
Igloo Compact Ice Maker (Silver) $45.00! Walmart (Free In Store Pickup) YMMV
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They all make bullet shaped "soft" ice cubes that are hollow in the middle. They are "soft" because the ice is made in a process that results in a softer, higher temperature cube that can be chewed more easily. But this is not the consistency of "slush ice" that you see in some soda machines. Each batch takes about 10-12 minutes to make once the water is very cold, probably <10 bullets at a time. I own a larger countertop model that takes 2-3 hours to fill the included ice tray/collector. The ice itself keeps the chamber cold -- there is no independent refrigeration, so the ice will gradually melt and drip into the water reservoir below where it will eventually be used to make ice again.
All of these machines are designed for a two year lifespan if you use them regularly. After that the mechanism or coolant system tends to fail. If used sparingly, you'll get 3-4 years before the coolant dies. Don't expect commercial grade ice or super longevity and you'll appreciate these countertop ice makers.
If you get one, the first thing you need to do is thoroughly clean it. The Chinese factories are notorious for shipping models that have metal shavings, lubricant residue, dirt-like particles, and chemical-like films on the inside of the reservoir. Wipe the inside with a damp cloth and if you encounter specks of mystery things (or metal fragments) you will be glad you didn't eat this stuff. I don't like to use bleach to clean these more than once a year because it will attack the seals and shorten the lifespan of your unit when used excessively. Instead, buy a generic bottle of lemon juice from the baking aisle and use that as your go to cleanser. I put about 1/2 cup of lemon juice in the reservoir with clean water and make batches of ice until the unit is empty. Toss this ice out, obviously. After the unit declares it needs refilling, pour a few cups of plain water in the reservoir and then open the drainage plug and flush the water and remaining lemon juice through. This clears any fragments down near the plug. Reseal the plug, fill reservoir with clean water and make a second round of ice, again disposing of these cubes.This will break down any films or residue, eliminate the plastic smell, cleanse the unit, get rid of any remaining lemon juice and restore good tasting ice. After the second time the unit is empty, you are ready to make ice for consumption. At least once a month you are going to want to repeat the lemon juice cleaning procedure to restore taste and flush out the film that builds up over time. Except after the initial cleaning, you can just drain the unit from the plug and only have to discard a batch or two of fresh ice made after that and the lemon taste is gone.
If you want your unit to last, you must maintain a cleaning procedure and NEVER EVER block the large exhaust vent on the side. You cannot put the unit against a wall with the vent side effectively blocked. The unit will overheat and I've seen them die in a matter of weeks when this happens.
Finally, don't expect the "unit is full" indicator to work consistently. I frequently have an overload of ice to deal with. It is smarter to periodically dump the ice into a cooler or ice bucket and not let it get totally overfilled.
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